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La Merced Inc
November 4, 2022 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings6
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDSINK IN BUTCHER DEPARTMENT AND HANDSINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: OBSERVED WOODEN DOORS ON COOLER IN MEAT CUTTING AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. OBSERVED WOODEN TABLE IN REAR COOKING AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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bathroom / plumbing issuesOfficial wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesInspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAKING AND RUST AT PIPE LEADING FROM HANDSINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT SALES AREA AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED BROKEN TILES ON WALL IN REAR DISH AREA, WALLS IN BUTCHERING AREA NEAR HANDSINK, AND IN FRONT TAQUERIA AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • OBSERVED BUILD UP AND LITTER (PLASTIC, PAPER) ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILTY, INCLUDING IN WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING MEAT. INSTRUCTED PERSON AND CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas UsedInspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD ON HOOD(SURROUNDING, NOT FILTERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on December 13, 2021: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.
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